Polaris ACE 900 2017 Service Manual page 47

6. Remove the (4) T40 bolts
retaining the valve cover. Note the location and use of
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the grounding washer for assembly.
NOTE
Replace rubber isolators
7. The engine will need to be rotated four times to
inspect all eight valve clearances
be measured at each camshaft lobe position.
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8. Rotate the drive clutch counter-clock wise until the
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cam lobes above the valves you are inspecting are
facing up.
IMPORTANT
Do not rotate the engine backwards. The timing chain
may jump teeth and lead to poor performance.
9. Measure the valve clearance of each valve using a
feeler gauge.
MEASUREMENT
Intake Valve Clearance:
0.006 ± 0.002" (0.15 ± 0.05 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance:
0.008 ± 0.002" (0.20 ± 0.05 mm)
10. Record the results of each measurement for future
reference.
11. If the valve clearances are out of specification,
proceed to Valve Clearance Adjustment page 3.89.
MAINTENANCE
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